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The Azure Developer CLI (azd) shipped seven releases in March 2026. Most notably, azd now has a local run-and-debug loop for AI agents, GitHub Copilot–powered project setup, and Container App Jobs deployment. Here's what's in versions 1.2 Link to article: …
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Learn how C# source generator attributes trigger code generation in .NET. Complete guide to the marker attribute pattern with ForAttributeWithMetadataName. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/03/30/c-source-generator-attributes-generating-code-with-forattributewithmetadataname
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GitHub Copilot SDK vs Semantic Kernel in C# -- a practical comparison. Understand when to use each framework, their key differences, and how to choose for your .NET AI applications. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/03/30/github-copilot-sdk-vs-semantic-kernel-when-to-use-each-in-c
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Welcome to PyCharm 2026.1. This release doesn’t just add features – it rethinks how you build, debug, and scale Python projects. From a brand-new debugging engine powered by debugpy to first-class uv support on remote targets and expanded JavaScript support in the free tier, this version is all about removing friction …
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In this post, you'll learn how Ring implemented metadata-driven filtering for Region-specific content, separated content management into ingestion, evaluation and promotion workflows, and achieved cost savings while scaling up. Link to article: …
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In this post, we explore the challenges that Volkswagen Group faced in producing brand-compliant marketing assets at scale. We walk through how we built a generative AI solution that generates photorealistic vehicle images, validates technical accuracy at the component level, and helps enforce brand guideline …
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In this post, we show you how to use Amazon SageMaker AI to build and deploy a deep learning model for detecting solar flares using data from the European Space Agency's STIX instrument. Link to article: …
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In this post, we walk through two use cases that help enhance the user viewing experience using agentic AI tools and frameworks including Strands Agents SDK, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, and Amazon Nova Sonic 2.0. This agentic AI system uses a Model Context Protocol (MCP) to deliver a personal entertainment concierge that …
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Welcome to RustRover 2026.1. This version focuses on supporting the way modern Rust teams build, test, and maintain their code. Highlights include: Key updates Code analysis is now more accurate We’ve continued improving RustRover’s code analysis, with a recent focus on reducing false positives that can cause …
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In this post, we explore how to write Azure service-related unit tests for Spring Boot projects using Docker and Spring Cloud Azure. What is Spring Cloud Azure? Spring Cloud Azure is an open-source project that makes it easier to use Azure services in Spring applications. For more information about this topic, see the …
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With the 2026.1 release, DataSpell continues to improve the way you explore data, work with notebooks, and integrate AI into your workflows. This update expands the AI ecosystem with new agents support and brings several productivity improvements throughout the IDE. Read on to discover everything that’s new in …
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A customer wanted to know the maximum number of values that can be stored in a single registry key. They found that they ran into problems when they reached a certain number of values, which was well over a quarter million. Okay, wait a second. Why are you adding over a quarter million values to a registry key!? The …
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Discover when to use observer pattern in C# with a practical decision guide, code examples, and real scenarios for event-driven architecture. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/03/30/when-to-use-observer-pattern-in-c-decision-guide-with-examples
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Working with URLs in .NET applications often involves pattern matching for routing, security policies, or content filtering. While you could write custom regex patterns or string comparisons, there's a better way: the Meziantou.Framework.Uri package brings standardized URL pattern matching to .NET. This package …
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This post was written together with Thorben Janssen, who has more than 20 years of experience with JPA and Hibernate and is the author of “Hibernate Tips: More than 70 Solutions to Common Hibernate Problems” and the JPA newsletter. Spring Data JPA is based on the Jakarta Persistence specification and was originally …
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ReSharper C++ 2026.1 is here, bringing performance improvements, expanded language support, and better tooling for Unreal Engine development. This release focuses on improved performance in large C++ codebases, enhancements in coding assistance and code analysis, and continuing support for modern C and C++ standards. …
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ReSharper 2026.1 is here, bringing improvements that focus on how you actually work: understanding runtime behavior, writing safer C#, and keeping Visual Studio responsive. This release introduces a new approach to performance monitoring, takes ReSharper beyond Visual Studio, and delivers a range of updates to code …
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Rider 2026.1 is here, bringing improvements across the areas that matter most: .NET development, game development workflows, and the overall IDE experience. Key updates include the ability to run file-based C# programs, inspect .NET disassemblies, and manage NuGet packages more easily. On the game development side, …
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Hey! March is moving fast, but we’ve already packed this digest with opportunities to learn, build, and plan your next step in tech. Inside: free student tools, a summer coding camp, a scholarship-supported bachelor’s program, and inspiring stories from our community. Link to article: …
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As anybody knows who follows the Critter Stack on our Discord server, I’m uncomfortable with the rapid pace of releases that we’ve sustained in the past couple quarters and I think I would like the release cadence to slow down. However, open issues and pull requests feel like money burning a hole in my pocket, … …
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